SYLLABUS UNDER CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM B. A. ODIA Core Course (12) Total Credits :120 Core Courses : 72 Elective : 36 Ability Enhancement : 04 Skill Enhancement : 08 CORE COURSES Credits-72 Course 1. History of Odia Language Preamble: The course gives a comprehensive account of the origin and development of Odia language in the light of studies during modern times. It attempts to provide a chronological history of Odia language for 2000 years from the time of inscriptions. While providing the development of Odia language right It has five different units broadly divided into three main periods: (i) Influence of Prakrit and Dravidian languages up to A.D. 1100 (ii) Influence of Sanskrit from A.D. 1100 to 1800 and (iii) European influence and modern trends from A.D. 1800. This is designed for an exegetic study of Telugu in the Dravidian family of languages, its linguistic structure, various dialects and the present day usage. Units: 1. Trace of Odia language in inscriptions 2. Evolution of Odia Script 3. Language of ancient Odia literature 4. Language of medieval Odia literature 5. Language of Modern Odia prose Prescribed Topic Odia Bhasara Itihasa O’ Lipira Bikasa Reading List Mohanty Bansidhara : Odia Bhasara Utpatti O’ Kramabikasa, Friends Publishers, Cuttack Sahoo, Basudev : Odia Bhasara Unmesa O’ Bikasa Friends Publishers, Cuttack Tripathy, K. B., Odia Bhasatatwa O’ Lipira Bikasa, Odisha Text Book Bureau, Bhubaneswar Course 2. Language Varities of Odia Credits: 5+1 This course aims at discussing language, language varieties of Odia. Because of the geographical situation of Odisha, Odia language is spoken differently in different parts of the state. The three such varieties of the language are: Southern, Northern and Western Odisha language. Each of this variety has certain peculiarities and all the varieties share some common features. An intensive study of these language varieties with common features will be undertaken under this course. Units: 1. Odia language: Phonological and Morphological properties 2. Odia language: Syntactic and Semantic properties 3. Odia language and its regional varieties: Western, Southern and Nothern 4. Odia languages used by the Tribal communities and languages of different tribal groups of Odisha 5. Odia language: Influences (Western and Tribal) Reading List Sahoo, Basudev : Bhasa Bigyanara Ruparekha, Friends Publishers, Cuttack Mahapatra, Bijay Prasad : Odia Bhasa Bibhaba, Vidyapuri, Cuttack Course 3. Functional Grammar of Odia Credits: 5+1 Preamble: The primary objective of this course is to provide knowledge of the basic grammar of Odia language that covers the grammatical rules and usages. The effort under this course will be to make the students producing and writing correct sentences in Odia language. It will also focus on the changes The course will focus both on the traditional and modern gramm with prescriptive rules and exercises to bring the learner as quickly as possible to the point where he/she can understand the imperative features of forms and structures of words (morphology) with their customary arrangement in phrases and sentences; and, to serve as a reference for consolidating the grasp of the language. Units: 1. Basic Odia grammar: Parts of speech 2. Functional Odia grammar: 3. Odia vocabulary at different times (Sanskrit to local) 4. Structure and types of sentences 5. Proverbs and Idiomatic expressions and their socio-cultural significance Prescribed Text Odia Bhasara Prayogatmaka Byakarana – Santosh Tripathy Reading List Mohapatra , B. P. : Prachalita Odia Bhasara Byakarana, Vidyapuri, Cuttack Tripathy, S. K. : Byabahariaka Odia Bhasa Prayogatma Byakarana, Nalanda, Cuttack Nayak, Rath : Functional Grammar & Translation, Gyanajuga, BBSR Course 4. Cultural Behaviour of the Odias The aim of the course is to acquaint the students with the meaning of culture and the various manifestations of Odia culture such as, family and clan, social customs and beliefs, traditions and festivals etc. Besides, the study will enable the students to understand the social, religious and cultural significance of the behavioral patterns exhibited by the people in the society, based on cultural beliefs. Further, the study will enable the students to know the evolution of culture and to understand the various cultural issues facing the present society. Units: 1. Definition of Culture 2. Behavioral pattern of society 3. Issues 4. Customs, beliefs and practices 5. Festivals of Rituals Prescribed Text: Odishara Sanskrutika Itihasa- Chittaranjan Das Reading List Mohanty, Braja Mohan. : Odishara Parba-Parbani, Odisha Book Store, Cuttack Das, Chittaranjan : Odishara Sanskrutika Itihasa, Text Book Bureau, BBSR Course 5. Oral Traditions in Odia Language: Folktales, songs and myths Credits: 5+1 Preamble: This Course endeavors to teach the student the cultural bearings of the Odia speakers in Odisha and neighbouring states. The diversity of customs and beliefs, traditions, festivals, food habits, the local historic fairs and celebrations, clothing, and more significantly, the attitudes and behaviour of people are to be studied to understand the uniqueness of the culture of Odisha that accommodates different cultures of ethnic communities. Units: 1. Odisha: Land, People and History 2. Socio-Political history of Odisha 3. Cultural history of Odisha: Coastal, Hills and Plains 4. Customs, beliefs and practices 5. Festivals of Odisha Prescribed Text Lokasahitya, Lokakatha, Lokageeta, Myths Reading List Mohapatra , Shyam Sundar : Odia Lokasahitya Samikshya, Vidyapuri, Cuttack Pradhan, K. C. : Odia Lokasahitya O’ Lokasanskruti Vidyapuri, Cuttack Course 6. Folk & Performing Art Credits: 5+1 Preamble The aim of the course is to enable the students to study the folk and performing art, which is in consonance with nature, forming integral part of religion and society, which gives expression to the aesthetic nature of human beings and the society. The study will further enable the students to understand the origin and significant features of various folk and performing art of Odisha. In addition, the students will be able to appreciate the religious sentiments of the people, their social life, beliefs, customs and ethos, relationships and emotional components, associated with these performing arts. Units: 1. Folk and Performing arts in Odisha: an introduction 2. Folk Music of Odisha: forms and practices 3. Folk dance of Odisha: features and forms 4. Odia Folk Drama: themes and characteristics 5. Important Performing traditions in Odia Prescribed Text Leela, Danda, Chhau, Sahijatra, Kandheinata Reading List Das, H. K. : Lokanataka, Grantha Mandir, Cuttack Behera, K. C. : Prasanga Nataka, Friends Publishers, Cuttack Course 7. History of Odia Literature (Ancient/Medieval) Credits: 5+1 Preamble: The aim of the course is to give a complete survey of Odia literature in chronological order. Since Odisha has a vast collection of literature from the ancient to modern time, it is necessary to introduce to the students of language and literature with literary texts in historical background. This course deals with ancient, medieval, and modern literary history in a comprehensive method. The evolution, changes, and transition in literary production, emergence, and development of various literary genres are discussed with specific examples. Units: 1. Charyageeti of Boudhagana Doha 2. Pre-Sarala Literature 3. Sarala Literature 4. Panchasakha Literature 5. Medieval Literature Prescribed Text Odia Sahityara Itihasa, (Prachina, Madhyayuga) Reading List Mohanty, Surendra : Odia Sahityara Adiparba O’ Madhyaparba, Cuttack Students Store, Cuttack Patnaik, Pathani : Odia Sahityara Itihas, Nalanda, Cuttack Acharya, Brundaban : Odia Sahitya Sankhipta Parichaya, Grantha Mandira, Cuttack Course 8. History of Odia Literature (Modern to Contemporary) Credits: 5+1 Preamble: The aim of the course is to introduce Odia literature from modern to contemporary period. The western influence on Odia literature will also be discussed in this paper to understand the modern trends in Odia literature. The course accommodates different genres of Odia literature along with the issues and literary movements. An attempt has been made to include recent literary scenario of Assam in the while discussing contemporary Assamese literature. This course would look at the concept of modernity in Assamese literature. Units: 1. Outline of 19th Century 2. Radhanath & Satyabadi Literature 3. Sabuja & Pragatibadi Literature 4. Modern Poetry & Drama 5. Modern Fiction Prescribed Text Odia Adhunikayuga, Satyabadi, Sabuja, Pragati, Sampratika Yuga Reading List Maharana, Surendra : Odia Sahityara Itihasa, Odisha Book Store, Cuttack Mohanty, Surendra : Odia Sahitya Uttara Adhunika Parba, Cuttack Studnets Store, Cuttack Acharya, Brundaban : Odia Sahityara Samkhipta Parichaya, Grantha Mandira, Cuttack Course 9. Study of an Important Author Credits: 5+1 Preamble: The study of an important author will enable the students to understand the significant contribution made by the author to the society, the impact of his philosophy and writings on the society and the far reaching changes brought out by his path breaking and revolutionary ideas. This will enable the students to critically examine the life and works of the author in a focused manner and to understand the underlying forces that shaped his life and philosophy and such an analysis will be a source of inspiration for the students. Units: 1. Puranic Cult 2. Reeti & Upendra Bhanja 3. Modernage 4.